CVE-2009-0842

UnknownEPSS 2.65%

Last modified

CVE-2009-0842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mapserv in MapServer 4.x before 4.10.4 and 5.x before 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary invalid .map files via a full pathname in the map parameter, which triggers the display of partial file contents within an error message, as demonstrated by a /tmp/sekrut.map symlink.. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mapserv in MapServer 4.x before 4.10.4 and 5.x before 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary invalid .map files via a full pathname in the map parameter, which triggers the display of partial file contents within an error message, as demonstrated by a /tmp/sekrut.map symlink.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.65%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
OsgeoMapserver4.2.0Beta1
OsgeoMapserver4.4.0
OsgeoMapserver4.6.0
OsgeoMapserver4.8.0Beta1
OsgeoMapserver4.10.0
OsgeoMapserver4.10.1
OsgeoMapserver4.10.2
OsgeoMapserver4.10.3
OsgeoMapserver5.0.0
OsgeoMapserver5.2.0
OsgeoMapserver5.2.1
UmnMapserver4.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0842?
mapserv in MapServer 4.x before 4.10.4 and 5.x before 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary invalid .map files via a full pathname in the map parameter, which triggers the display of partial file contents within an error message, as demonstrated by a /tmp/sekrut.map symlink.
How severe is CVE-2009-0842?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0842 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0842?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST